Educando Esclavos

In 'Educando Esclavos,' Lytos delivers a powerful critique of the modern education system, highlighting its many shortcomings and the ways it fails to prepare students for real life. The song opens with a reflection on the societal pressure to attend school and follow the rules without question. Lytos points out that while schools are supposed to prepare students for adulthood, they often neglect to teach the most crucial life skills. Instead, the focus is on rote memorization and obedience, creating a generation of individuals who are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of adult life.

Lytos goes on to list the many practical skills that are overlooked in traditional education. He mentions the lack of instruction on voting, understanding the parliamentary system, and paying taxes. Instead, students are taught to pray before meals and are subjected to bullying by teachers for their appearance. The song criticizes the system for stifling creativity and independent thought, turning students into 'robots' who are discouraged from thinking critically. This lack of practical education leaves young people vulnerable and unprepared for real-world challenges, such as understanding financial agreements or knowing their human rights.

The song also touches on the emotional and psychological impact of this flawed education system. Lytos describes a 'lost generation' of young people with stifled aspirations and a sense of boredom. He highlights the irony of learning Latin while being ignorant of one's own country's laws and rights. The song concludes with a poignant observation: the ultimate goal of the current education system seems to be the creation of obedient, unthinking individuals rather than informed, empowered citizens. This critique serves as a call to action for a more holistic and practical approach to education, one that truly prepares students for the complexities of adult life.